Big Worlds On Small Screens: Rebecca Fisher Discusses “Once Upon A Time”

by Rebecca Fisher

Introduction:

Fairytales are popular fodder for entertainment these days. When I say that, I’m not talking about the fantasy genre in general, but fairytales specifically. Hollywood has recently drawn upon them for big-budget films such as Snow White and the Huntsman, Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters and Jack and the Beanstalk, whilst shows like Grimm and Once Upon a Time also use the old tales as a basis for their storylines. Why the sudden resurgence in popularity? I’m not s...